Stealth Announces Tiny Rugged Mobile Computer

For the average user, mobile computing means checking Twitter or sending some mail on their smartphone. For situations that require a bit more power, Stealth Computers has introduced the LPC-125LPMa rugged, small PC specially designed for vehicle and mobile applications.

The LPC-125LPM is housed in a rugged aluminum casing that, according to Stealth.Com, is "about the size of a deck of playing cards." It measures in at 1.45 by 4.00 by 6.1 inches (HWD) and weighs 1.2 pounds. The energy-efficient system draws less than 20 watts of power when operational.

Stealth's mini computer boasts a D525 Pineview 1.8-GHz dual core processor. It comes standard with a 55GB SSD (upgradeable to up to 480GB) to withstand vibrations, shock, and extreme temperatures in the field (The company claims that the computer will operate in temperatures from 14 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit). For those who don't need to worry about vibrations, the system can be equipped with an optinal HDD (up to 750GB). The computer is compatible with Windows XP, Windows 7, and Linux operating systems.

The PC has a number of connectivity features, including Gigabit LAN, 3 USB ports, two serial ports, video, audio in/out, two PS/2 ports, and an external express card slot. There is also a mini-PCIe card slot for expansion. It supports up to 4GB of RAM. The system also comes with mounting brackets.